Do You Shave Your Toes?: Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds

So far, 92 people have commented on this post. How cool is that?

1. sdpfeiffy said, on June 20th, 2009:

I don’t shave my legs (lucky me, I admit!) but I have on occasion shaved my own seven hairs. It’s quick, easy, and painless.
2. Marina said, on June 20th, 2009:

I don’t have such problem!
And I would not recommend you to shave it for sure!!!It will get even worse.
Marina’s last blog post… Too Faced Makeup Collection for Fall 2009
3. Mykeshia said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave my toes, when I remember!
4. Tali said, on June 20th, 2009:

I dont even have leg hair.. but i do know from watching my boyfriend that hair and shaving = more hair!!

I have a friend who told me the other day she has a hair randomly sprouting right in the middle of her forhead that was never there before. Hormones???

Pluck it and ignore it and im sure it will go away!
Tali’s last blog post… By Terry & Beauty Lusts for Summer
5. LA said, on June 20th, 2009:

Shave them. I don’t have to do it often and NO they don’t come back worse! It’s quick, easy and painless. That whole “it grows back thicker” idea is a myth. Not anything to stress over.
6. Archelle said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave mine, I’ll admit it! It won’t get worse if you shave it, that is a myth. When you’re shaving your legs just start lower, LOL
7. Anna said, on June 20th, 2009:

I pluck the suckers !! Shaving my toes sounds completely alien….that massive razor going over my toes !!

I’m soo glad you guys have hairs on your tooties too I’m not alone afterall
8. Beth said, on June 20th, 2009:

I’d say wax.

I’ve noticed that I’ve got a few really fair hairs on my big toes. I’m naturally really fair, so I doubt anyone else would notice but it was really bugging me! I’ve got a tube of Nads stuff that I use for my eyebrows and so I ended up using that and its pretty good. Its less painful than plucking and you don’t end up with stubble!
Beth’s last blog post… *
9. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Beth,

I think I might do that… or perhaps try something new with those shower removers like from Nair and such. At least this is an excuse to try something new, LOL!

How’s your weekend going?
10. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Anna,

I’m glad to know I’m not alone too — I have *no idea* where those suckers came from. I swear they poppped out over night.
11. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Archelle,

Good point, ha!

Gotta just think about it as an extension of leg shaving!
12. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi LA,

Glad to know I’m not the only one. Thanks for sharing!
13. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Tali,

I did some research and it appears that the hair only feels thicker, but doesn’t actually grow back thicker. Whew!

Your poor friend… I am guessing that it’s hormones! I have one random hair on the side of my chin that just showed up one day; it shows up periodically and I just pluck it and call it a day.

I hope you are having a nice weekend so far!
14. Victoria DJ said, on June 20th, 2009:

KAREN….get them of….what if you are trying shoes on, and someone neals down and sees them !!!! HA HA HA – listen, they dont get worse – I’ve been shaving mine for years – sometimes I even tweeze them Can’t have super nice legs, and hairy feet!
15. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Mykeshia,

Thanks for sharing… I’m glad to know I’m not the only person out there with this issue!
16. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Marina,

Lucky you!
17. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Sdpfeiffy,

You’re so lucky. I have a friend who doesn’t have to shave her legs, and I’m so jealous. That’s a precious three minutes when I could be sleeping!
18. Katherine said, on June 20th, 2009:

hey Karen dont shave it will grow thicker and faster!
IF YOU WANT TO GET RID OF IT BETTER OFF WAXING!
19. Tali said, on June 20th, 2009:

Great weekend so far. Was my dads birthday so i was up since 5 (uk time) cooking. Now its over and im relaxing!!

Huh! Interesnting research.. you learn something new everyday!!

Enjoy your weekend..
Tali’s last blog post… By Terry & Beauty Lusts for Summer
20. Jenna said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave my toes and the top of my feet like maybe once a week, if I remember. It doesn’t grow back thicker and fuller. It’s no big deal.
21. Karen said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Tali,

How fun! What did you guys cook and eat?
22. Ally said, on June 20th, 2009:

If that happend to me i would wax. But I hate shaving in the first place.
Ally’s last blog post… Sumo Haul
23. Marina said, on June 20th, 2009:

hi, Karen
yes:) I’m the lucky one.
and REALLY don’t shave it! better try wax;)
Marina’s last blog post… Too Faced Makeup Collection for Fall 2009
24. Vampy Varnish said, on June 20th, 2009:

Yeah just shave ‘em. It’s an old wives tale that when you shave hair it comes back thicker or darker, that’s been scientifically disproved.
Vampy Varnish’s last blog post… Zoya Dare Collection for Fall 2009
25. steph said, on June 20th, 2009:

lol. this made me laugh. i thought i was the only one. haha. well i pluck em. im scared to shave them coz they might grow thick. scaaary! LOL
26. Nikki said, on June 20th, 2009:

Good for me I am not born with hairy legs or toes! So no need to shave my toes
Nikki’s last blog post… Weekend Food Tripping at: I Have 2 Eggs
27. Kypris said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hi Karen,

Mine aren’t super-visible, despite most definitely being present, so if I forget to pluck them or remove them somehow, it’s not a big deal. I don’t shave, I wax, so I don’t even have a razor… so I usually just pluck them. They don’t grow back fast/often!
28. Betty said, on June 20th, 2009:

I wax my little toe hairs. its painless for me and they don’t come back for 2 weeks.
29. Meream said, on June 20th, 2009:

I’ve always had them, you’re lucky. I shave them, yeah.
30. Caitlin said, on June 20th, 2009:

As a self-professed lover of waxing, I’d suggest waxing when you have the time to heat up a good cup of a creme wax. If you don’t have the time, pluck. Since there are so few, it shouldn’t take very long, and at least this way you don’t have to worry about it growing out stubbly.
31. Nosaby said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave. It’s never been a big deal. I do it about once a week.
32. Shiny said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave them when I remember, I tend to be a sock wearer most of the year though. If I was more organized I would for sure wax them… you could use the same wax strips you use on your upper lip, I’ve tried that. No shame in it ladies!
33. Karen F said, on June 20th, 2009:

Shave those suckers off! I shave my toes as needed and the hair does not appear to grow back thicker or coarser.
34. SALONI said, on June 20th, 2009:

I thread!
35. Stef said, on June 20th, 2009:

Oh, it’s so nice to know that so many of us have gorilla toes! To those of you who don’t, you are so lucky!

Waxing is best, it lasts longer. I used to have a great bikini waxer who would always get them for me.

But for everyday, I shave those hairy lil’ piggies every time I do my legs.
36. Tatiana said, on June 20th, 2009:

I’m not even gonna front, I pluck my toe hair and my knuckle hair every so often. The hair is very fine & light but it is so long. I’m a hairy (but cute) beast!
37. Toma said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave them in an emergency (example: rushing to get ready pull on flip-flops, notice the hairs and run the razor over them). The best way is plucking or waxing, but it hurts like HELL!!!!! But the hairs do stay away longer. The secret to waxing the toes is after you put the wax on, bend the toe downward and then pull the wax off. Drink lots of liquor afterwards, you’ll need to take the edge of the pain.
Toma’s last blog post… TOTAL BEAUTY TALK
38. Toma said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave them in an emergency (example: rushing to get ready pull on flip-flops, notice the hairs and run the razor over them). The best way is plucking or waxing, but it hurts like HELL!!!!! But the hairs do stay away longer. The secret to waxing the toes is after you put the wax on, bend the toe downward and then pull the wax off. Drink lots of liquor afterwards, you’ll need to take the edge off the pain.
Toma’s last blog post… TOTAL BEAUTY TALK
39. Vickie said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave my toes…never had problem one using this method!
40. pouneh said, on June 20th, 2009:

All u ladies r lucky. I have the middle eastern curse!! hair everywhere!!! I will not be surprised to find her on my inner body parts…anyways I not only have hairs on my toes i have them on the rest of them. Depending on the time I either pluck them or just run my Epilator over it. I do however hardly show my feet since i do not wear open toed shoes (i am not sure if i have any left). I think hair removal creams will works fine too. Waxing is fast and easy u can use the strips they have for lips. I have every form of hair removal in my collection and use them all…i only use razor for emergencies and my private part as waxing thu not painful for me (not that much) gives me bruises (not pretty).
41. ritadebora said, on June 20th, 2009:

Yeap, I shave those hairs on my big toes when I shave my legs. I shave my legs each 2 days in the summer (while taking a shower)a and once a week in the winter. I also shave the hairs or my feet. I’m very hairy
42. ritadebora said, on June 20th, 2009:

I mean “on my feet”.
43. Kate said, on June 20th, 2009:

I pluck the one lone hair I get on my left big toe, but the little devil always reappears after a few months.
44. Nikki said, on June 20th, 2009:

i just shave my toes. surprising the hair doesn’t get thicker or darker! its still just as blonde as it ever was, and it seems to take longer to grow out.
45. landwhale said, on June 20th, 2009:

I used to pluck mine or wax them….but i dont anymore since i noticed that they have gotten a lot less noticeable….if only the other hairs that i pluck and wax would go the same way!
46. cutie_pie said, on June 20th, 2009:

ooh karen i know how that is. i’ll notice it every once in a while, and i get some parissa wax strips to get the job done. it just takes one and it gets all the hairs quickly and cleanly, and the results last for about a month
47. shivotra said, on June 20th, 2009:

I have like 2 tiny hairs, so I just let them be…
48. Lydia said, on June 20th, 2009:

I would be afraid it would grow back really bad if you shave it! I have plucked mine before lol
49. Katie said, on June 20th, 2009:

I just shave mine off! Just make sure that your toes aren’t bent, or you will DEFINITELY get a painful cut!!
50. Stef said, on June 20th, 2009:

I pluck my toe hairs! I hate them, so I pluck the heck out of them!!! Shaving just seems a little odd to me, so I get out the tweezers and pull them out!
51. Bisbee said, on June 20th, 2009:

For goodness sake – when you shave your legs, just go down their and swipe your big toes – takes 2 seconds! And ladies, it is a MYTH that shaving makes hair grow back faster and thicker – it does NOT! I don’t care who told you it did – it does NOT!

Carry on.
52. Lana said, on June 20th, 2009:

I got one of those Velvet Touch buffers to buff away the hair on my toes. Works like a charm!
53. Wendy said, on June 20th, 2009:

I had to pluck (damn those 3 hairs) but I started laser hair removal on my legs and it includes the tops of your toes and the top of your foot so bring on the sandals.
54. brooklynshoebabe said, on June 20th, 2009:

Hello, I didn’t know I could shave my toes until my aunt had mentioned she shaved her big toe about 12 years ago. I have hairy big toes, and I shave them. I am unashamed! One time I went for a pedicure and the technician asked me if I wadI suppose you could also use the Smooth Away thingy but the seems like a lot of hard work.
55. brooklynshoebabe said, on June 20th, 2009:

lmao. I should have proofed the last one before I sent it. The nail technician asked me if I wanted her to wax my toes. That’s when I just started shaving them regularly.
56. Vanessa said, on June 20th, 2009:

Pluck – only because when I shave, I find that it doesn’t last as long as removing the hair right from the root.
57. Briana said, on June 20th, 2009:

I’ve shaved mine for years! I dunno if the hair has just lightened as I’ve gotten older, or what, but I only have to do it ever 3-4 weeks now.
58. a reply! said, on June 20th, 2009:

I have some decently fine blonde toe hairs. I trim them. My mother, who is less hairy than I am, so I assume she has less hair on her toes than I do, shaves hers. I’d suggest trimming or tweezing. You COULD wax, though, I suppose, but it’s such a tiny surface that it seems slightly silly to me.
59. Marmar said, on June 20th, 2009:

So ridiculous.. my legs are essentially hair free and yet on my two big ole toes I always wind up with a couple weirdo strands of black hair. ;___; Shave em everytime! Not enough to warrant waxing or whatever.
Marmar’s last blog post… This needs to be said.
60. Jennifer of Dog.Yarn.Knit. said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave my tootsies.
61. Katherine said, on June 20th, 2009:

Plucking toe hairs really really hurt. Waxing is much much less painful.
Katherine’s last blog post… She rows with lots of women with the same name.
62. wehkwas said, on June 20th, 2009:

I shave my toes. I don’t really have the patience to pluck nor is the wax I had good enough to pick up the small hairs.
63. DanielleO said, on June 20th, 2009:

I’ve never shaved mine, but I prefer to wax over pluck. It’s surprisingly painful
64. CG said, on June 20th, 2009:

thanks for this post…glad i’m not the only one
65. Maria said, on June 20th, 2009:

Lol! I remember when mine seemed to pop up out of nowhere as well. I get 3-4 hairs, it’s no biggie I just shave em, one quick pass in the shower, when I remember. Barely noticeable but like others have said… when I know I’m going to wear flip flops or sandals I make sure I do it. Hair doesn’t grow back darker or thicker.

I am NOT going to pluck them… I’m a wuss.. lol
66. xtina said, on June 20th, 2009:

Actually, shaving my toes is my dirty little secret. -shifty eyes-
67. Kim said, on June 20th, 2009:

Girl. This is not a joke! LOL! Get rid of those seven deadly hairs. I defffiiinniitelly shave mine every couple of months or so. I hate when they get strangely/awkwardly long and dark. So, I just act like they don’t exist
68. Kiran said, on June 20th, 2009:

PLUCK! it hurts but it lasts the longest
69. nettie209 said, on June 20th, 2009:

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course we all have a few unwanted hairs here and there, and for those who say you don’t (quitchalyin) It’s as easy as 1,2,3 to swip those those little piggy’s every time you shave your legs or anywhere else. As a matter o fact just make it a habit, your friends will thank you and your toes will too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
70. nettie209 said, on June 20th, 2009:

and for those of you that wax, WOW what you got growing down ther a fforest??????
71. Stephie said, on June 20th, 2009:

Honestly I thought I didn’t have ANY hairs on my toes for the longest time. I’m one of those flip flops as second feet kind of people and my toes are so tan that I guess I just never realized I had some. I just leave them be. Since you’re not as fair as El Hub, I don’t think it would make a difference. Besides, we’ve seen yours toes Karen, they are lovely
72. Kitty said, on June 21st, 2009:

It’s something that happens as you get older. If it really bothers you, then go ahead and shave them, but I can say that I am one of the few people left in the U.S. who doesn’t care about the existence or absence of body hair.
73. jenny said, on June 21st, 2009:

once shaved or waxed the hairs on my toes dont grow back quickly, so i shave em, waxing/epilating is so painful there! without shaving them i feel overly paranoid and wont have my feet bare x
74. jenny said, on June 21st, 2009:

they dont grow back darker! its no big deal, shaving best for toesies
75. Nicole15 said, on June 21st, 2009:

That’s me, scorned with hair on my big toes. I shave it cause that’s what’s easiest for me. Guess I could wax it but it is such a small surface area it seems like it would be difficult to manipulate the waxing tools on the small area. DO NOT PLUCK! It hurts like a mo’fo’!!! Was getting a pedi once, casually reading a magazine when i felt the worst pain ever. The girl was trying to pluck the hair on my toes. Worst pain ever.
76. Danica said, on June 21st, 2009:

Pluck it if you want to get rid of it. Make sure you hold the hair as close to the root as possible and make it quick. It may be abit uncomfortable at first, but after afew more rounds – its not that bad.

They eventually grow back slower and some dont grow back at all after a while.
77. Karen said, on June 21st, 2009:

Hi Stephie,

Aww, thanks!
78. Kimberly said, on June 21st, 2009:

I get em’ too, I agree just shave em’ & get it over with. You can try plucking them if you want, but & I don’t think I would try it.
79. sunmom said, on June 21st, 2009:

if i were you, i’d wax if wax is readily available. since you said you never had toe hairs ’til now, then waxing will take the evil roots and make it final episode for your toe hairs…hopefully!
80. Sarah said, on June 21st, 2009:

I shave my toe hairs = ) I just do it the same time I shave my legs, about once a week. I’ve done it for years and they haven’t grown faster or come back in bushes.
81. charlene said, on June 21st, 2009:

i shave mine or trim them down…
82. Amy said, on June 21st, 2009:

Shaving is convenient enough. But waxing lets you forget about it for longer and it takes 2 minutes.
83. honeyBrown1976 said, on June 21st, 2009:

I shave them.
84. Sarah said, on June 22nd, 2009:

Hello all! Long time reader, first time poster…

When I was about 8 years old my best friend had hair on her toes, told me that I didn’t because I needed more calcium…
85. 4tryn said, on June 22nd, 2009:

I wax them. It’s quick and pain free.
Waxed hair takes longer to grow back.
86. Sammie said, on June 22nd, 2009:

Im cursed with stalker-y hair follicle’s too, and I wax the suckers. That way, they are gone for longer!
87. cloudburst said, on June 22nd, 2009:

Ha, ha I pluck mine usually or wax them if I’m feeling organized. Plucking kind of hurts but I’m lazy!
88. Sakura said, on June 22nd, 2009:

Just shave them. Plucking and waxing sounds very painful. I can’t seem to remove all hair with waxing, unless the hair is really long.
89. Trude said, on June 22nd, 2009:

LOL I’m glad I’m not the only one! Being a hairy Viking, this has been a problem for a long time. I use either a gentle cream hair remover for sensitive skin, or Bliss’ home wax system. Either work great!
90. denise said, on June 22nd, 2009:

I’ve always had them! and I hate it!!! ugh. its funny because my mom was like I love your feet and I was like mom what are you talking about I have hairy toes and she was like what? and I was like yeah I shave ‘em and i threw my foot up onto the table to show her and she was like ooooooh yeah. & I was like yeah. not cute

Plucking them keeps them away longer. I just put an ice cube on the hairs for a minute and pluck them all out super fast while my toe is numb. way less painful.
91. TheBeautyChick said, on June 22nd, 2009:

I shave my toesies when sandal season hits. Otherwise, as long as no one is going to be seeing my hairy toes (ie the big toes), I don’t bother lol
92. RetroRiotGrrrl said, on June 22nd, 2009:

I always shave my toes lol! The reason I started was one day my toe hurt so I went down to examine and I had an ingrown hair! ON MY TOE! After that fateful day i plucked it and I’ve been shaving them ever since lol.